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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

ELF Everyday Basics Tutorial

This look was one of my first attempts at putting together a look using the new e.l.f. Everyday Basics 32 Palette.Overall, this palette would be a good option if you like neutral looks and don’t already have the original e.l.f. 32 palette.This palette has a lot of the same shades as the original palette, although I do feel that the quality of these shadow has improved a bit.The other difference would be that the row of brighter colors are different and slightly more muted.Anyway, let’s get on with the step-by-step tutorial.

FACE:

1. The first step is to apply foundation primer.I used Hard Candy Sheer Envy Face Primer and a cosmetic wedge to apply a thin layer of primer all over my face.

2. Next, I used the e.l.f. flat top powder brush to apply Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse Foundation in Porcelain Ivory.

3. Next I primed under my eyes using my e.l.f. Mineral Eyeshadow Primer.This will prevent concealer from caking up and creasing.I just used my finger for this step, as well as the next two steps.

1. The first step is to prime the eyes for eyeshadow. I used Too Faced Shadow Insurance. I applied a very small amount to my index finger and gently pat the primer from the lashline to the browbone, into the inner corner, and under the lower lashline.

2. Next, I used my e.l.f. Eyeshadow Brush to pat on shade #12 from the e.l.f. Everyday Basics Palette all over the lid and into the bottom part of the crease.

3. Then﻿ I used my Essence of Beauty Brush to add shade #7 to the crease. This will serve as a blending shade. I used winshield wiper motions to apply the shadow in the crease of my eye.

4. Using the same shade on the e.l.f. Defining Eye Brush, I lined the bottom lashes from the outside edge to 2/3 of the way in.

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5. Using the e.l.f. Defining Eye Brush, I picked up shade #15 and applied it to the outer corner of my eye. This includes the outer 1/2 of the crease, as well as from the outside edge of the crease to the bottom corner of the eye.

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Outer 1/2 of crease.

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Connect to bottom corner of eye.

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6﻿.I then used shade #1 on my e.l.f. Eyeliner brush to highlight the inner corner of my eyes.

7. Using the Studio Tools Crease Brush, I blended all of the lid and crease shades so that the colors faded gradually and had no harsh lines.

8. The I used the Sonia Kashuk Blending Brush to apply shade #11 under the eyebrow as a highlight. Then I used the same brush to apply shade #1 only under the arch of the brow.

9. Next I used my CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner in Espresso to line the waterline, then the top lashes.

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Lining the waterline.

Lining the top lashes by looking down into a mirror.

10. Next I took my e.l.f. Mechanical Eyelash Curler and curled my lashes.

11. Finally, I applied a coat of Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara in Black to my top lashes.﻿